Landscape Construction Project Manager - Southwest Florida

HorizonWest Landscape Services Inc; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company vehicle

Health coverage through ICHRA and PTO

Career advancement opportunities

Team-focused work environment

Job summary

Horizon West Landscape is seeking a Project Manager to lead Southwest Florida construction projects. You will take over new jobs from the sales team, build the budget and schedule for each project, and serve as the main contact for general contractor partners.

Reporting to the Director of Construction Operations, you will lead superintendents, foremen, and field crews, coordinating start dates, sequencing, and site readiness.

Qualifications

• 4+ years managing commercial landscape, irrigation, or site work projects.
• Ability to read landscape, irrigation, and civil plans and specifications, including takeoffs and blueprints.
• Working knowledge of job cost, scheduling, and change order management.

Responsibilities

• Take over new jobs from our sales team and build the budget and schedule for each one.
• Manage multiple active projects at once and set priorities for crews and equipment.
• Coordinate start dates, sequencing, and site readiness with general contractors.
• Direct superintendents and foremen on crew planning, quality, and safety, and step into the superintendent role on jobs without one.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and material orders with our project administration and purchasing teams.
• Price, submit, and track change orders.
• Review job cost weekly and report cost to complete monthly.
• Approve monthly progress for billing and manage punch lists and closeout.
• Proactively recruit and hire foremen and crews in your geographical area, or use industry contacts to recommend foremen and crews outside of your geographic region

Skills

Landscape project management

Blueprints & takeoffs

Job cost & scheduling

Effective communication

Driver's license

Education

Degree in construction management, landscape architecture, horticulture

OSHA 30

Tools

Aspire or similar PM software

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About Horizon West Landscape

Horizon West Landscape is a commercial landscape and irrigation installation company working with general contractors across Florida. We install landscape, sod, hardscape, and irrigation on multifamily, commercial, hospitality, retail, medical, and other new construction projects.

About the role

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead our Southwest Florida construction projects. You will manage several jobs at once from contract award to closeout, own each job's budget and schedule, and be the main contact for our general contractor partners. You will report to the Director of Construction Operations and lead the superintendents, foremen, and field crews assigned to your jobs.

What you will do

• Take over new jobs from our sales team and build the budget and schedule for each one
• Manage multiple active projects at once and set priorities for crews and equipment
• Coordinate start dates, sequencing, and site readiness with general contractors
• Direct superintendents and foremen on crew planning, quality, and safety, and step into the superintendent role on jobs without one
• Review submittals, RFIs, and material orders with our project administration and purchasing teams
• Price, submit, and track change orders
• Review job cost weekly and report cost to complete monthly
• Approve monthly progress for billing and manage punch lists and closeout
• Proactively recruit and hire foremen and crews in your geographical area, or use industry contacts to recommend foremen and crews outside of your geographic region

What you bring

• 4 or more years managing commercial landscape, irrigation, or site work projects
• Ability to read landscape, irrigation, and civil plans and specifications, including takeoffs and blueprints
• Working knowledge of job cost, scheduling, and change order management
• Strong communication with general contractors, owners, and field crews
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Nice to have

• Degree in construction management, landscape architecture, horticulture, or a related field
• OSHA 30
• Experience with Aspire or similar project management software
• Knowledge of Southwest Florida nurseries, suppliers, and general contractors
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

What we offer

• Competitive compensation
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Health coverage through an ICHRA, paid time off, holidays, and a company phone
• Career advancement opportunities
• A great team and work environment

Horizon West Landscape is an equal opportunity employer.